Industrial Authority to purchase 106 acre tract Gene Marrano September 19, 2016 1 minute read The first tangible project for the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority – a coalition of 6 local governments – was announced this morning. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Peace Week Roanoke is underwayNext: 4 sentenced to life for slaying of reserve police officer Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0